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Ontario’s Greenbelt has a lot to offer. Yes, it’s two million acres of protected farmland, forests and wetlands. But the Greenbelt is more than its beautiful and productive landscapes — it is a statement about the way we see our region evolving, the priorities we are choosing and the way we will build our communities.

The Greenbelt is a working landscape. Farming and recreation in the Greenbelt support 161,000 jobs and $9.1 billion in economic activity. By protecting these sectors, we’re signalling that rural Ontario’s success is key to our region’s economic future.

The wetlands, forests and waterways of the Greenbelt filter our drinking water, clean the air and prevent flooding in our communities. By investing in these natural systems, we are choosing to use nature’s solutions to make us more resilient as the climate changes.

Over nine million people already live in the Greater Golden Horseshoe. The population is expected to grow to 13.5 million in the next 13 years. The Greenbelt asks us to grow not through more sprawl and congestion, but with thoughtfully designed communities close to transit and amenities.

Our region is enjoying a moment of tremendous opportunity — the Greenbelt is helping make sure we achieve it.

Love to dance? Register to audition for Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS)! Established in 1959, NBS is one of the world’s foremost training institutions for aspiring young dancers and teachers. Our country is filled with the talent and love of dance that we hope to nurture at NBS — the only professional ballet school in North America that provides elite dance training, academic instruction and residential care on the same campus.

NBS’ programs attract students from across the country and around the world, giving young dancers the opportunity to pursue a career in professional ballet in a supportive environment that focuses on the physical and emotional well-being of the student.

NBS’ National Audition Tour will visit St. Catharines, Windsor, London, Barrie and Toronto in January and February 2019.

but Glen Eden is a small hill with big heart and we’re close to home, so you can spend the day skiing and snowboarding without having to head up north. Glen Eden also has lesson programs for all skill levels. Whether you are eager to start snowboarding, you have a little one that’s starting out on skis, or you have a big kid that’s ready to hit the terrain park. Not to mention, you won’t find a community of friends, family and familiar faces like you do at Glen Eden at any other hill. Glen Eden is a great place to get your start and prepare for even bigger adventures.

Look to your left. Look to your right. No one is immune to pain or hardship.

Have you ever lost someone; felt alone, battled a disease; lost a child; gone through depression?

Life doesn’t often go as planned. Maybe you’re feeling this reality in a big way today. Chances are, the people around you are too.

Did you know there is a streaming service and television show that is here for you, broadcasting hope every day?

100 Huntley Street is the longest running daily television show in Canada for good reason… the message of hope is an on-going need.

For the last 41 years the show has set to answer life’s biggest questions; address hurts and provide care to viewers through a unique spiritual support network of 24/7 prayer phone lines (1-866-273-4444) and online chat (crossroads.ca/247prayer).

Hope is a four-letter word that gets thrown around a lot, but every day on 100 Huntley Street we set out to unpack what it means to actually have it, and how you can find it.

We share stories of everyday people (many from your city) who were at their wits end,

but because of a hope-filled encounter with Jesus, they chose to hang on. Maybe it’s time for this to be your story, too.

Tune into 100 Huntley Street every day Monday to Friday at 9:30am and 8pm on YES TV (yestv.com) or stream us on the Castle TV app (intothecastle.com) to begin your own journey towards hope.

For those struggling with addiction and related mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, Bellwood Health Services is here to help. The Bellwood team understands the complexities that come with addiction and the courage it takes to ask for help.

Bellwood Health Services is an addiction treatment centre unlike any other. Bellwood offers leading-edge treatment, education and family support in a beautiful facility located in Toronto. With a welcoming and comfortable setting and a highly trained team of healthcare professionals, the stage is set to achieve successful recovery and a happier, healthier life.

Bellwood takes a personalized, evidenced- based approach to treatment and helps each client identify and treat the underlying issues that cause their addiction. With over 30 years of experience treating addiction and related mental-health issues, Bellwood provides clients with lifelong tools and resources to maintain recovery from the disease of addiction.

Bellwood’s programs are accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada — the highest level of certification awarded to healthcare facilities in the country.

Encased in floor to ceiling glass and delivering breathtaking views of downtown Toronto as well as Lake Ontario, TEN X TORONTO (10XTO) is the city’s newest elite sports club. Masterfully designed to bring the outside in, the club features an open floor plan, spectacular modern design, the very latest in fitness equipment and classes, and an unrivalled team of club professionals.

10XTO offers its members a complete fitness and racquet experience. Spread over multiple floors, there are 4 indoor tennis courts, 9 glass-back squash courts, a golf simulator, 4 fitness studios, several lounges, a Starbucks, a children’s Play Centre with its own Sports Court, a Lifestyle Centre (and pro shop), beautifully fitted locker rooms, as well as access to Hotel X Toronto amenities.

INSPIRED TENNIS

4 world-class indoor DecoTurf tennis courts offer unparalleled views of the surrounding city and lake, providing the atmosphere of exciting outdoor tennis, with the comfort of the indoors, year-round.

With 4 studios (Technogym Group Cycle, Hot Yoga, Pilates Reformer and Studio X) that offer stunning views of the waterfront and skyline, and a varied schedule that includes everything from HIIT training and Group Cycle to Mat Pilates and Hot Yoga Vinyasa Flow, Group Fitness at 10XTO is designed to challenge, motivate and inspire.

GOLF SIMULATOR

With more than 85 course options, 10XTO’s Golf Simulator is sure to get, and keep, your game in tip-top shape all year long.

The fully licensed Private Members’ Lounge and Café features a large viewing window over tennis courts 1 and 2, as well as 4 large-screen TVs. There is also a dedicated Youth Lounge.

NEXT LEVEL PROFESSIONALS

The 10XTO team is comprised of fully certified and experienced fitness specialists, noteworthy tennis and squash professionals, and a service team ready to help members get the most from their visit.

HOTEL X TORONTO

Our members’ experience is further enhanced by the amenities available at Hotel X Toronto, including the 3-level Falcon SkyBar, unique event spaces including a 250 seat Cinema, and a number of dining options with patios and terraces.

While going to the gym can seem like a more of a chore than a pleasure, 10XTO’s thoughtful “design, breathtaking views and enthusiastic personnel are sure to inspire your next workout. And every workout after that.

“I’ve seen so many clubs in my travels, but 10XTO is on a whole other level. It’s honestly hard to describe without experiencing it.”

Animals are important. Pets become family, farm animals support our lives, and wildlife are a vital part of the ecosystem we all share. Now’s your chance to protect them.

1 USE LESS PLASTIC Reusable bags and water bottles keeps our oceans cleaner and keeps trash out of the bellies of sea animals. Cut looped plastics and packaging including bag handles to stop curious animals from becoming caught.

2 SHOP AND EAT KINDER Read the labels and look for organic and free-range. And if you don’t see those options at your favourite shop or restaurant, ask about it. Using your buying power for good can help improve the lives of millions of animals on farms across Canada.

3 HAVE A PLANMake sure your pet is protected in an emergency with a plan and supplies. More than just having food and water on hand, keep medicine, vaccination records and a recent photo next to their carrier. Download our full list of tips to keep you both safe at worldanimalprotection.ca.

4 BE WELL TRAVELLEDOnly see wildlife in the wild, never ride an elephant, swim with captive dolphins or take a selfie with a wild animal. Do your research before you book to make sure your vacation activities aren’t harming wildlife. Instead, see animals at genuine sanctuaries and in the wild, where they belong.